Fatal bacterial infections surging in Japan with unknown cause, reports says
by Japan is reporting a spike in potentially fatal bacterial infections. Cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) have tripled in number compared to the same …
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Cancer survivor and world-champion Irish dancer raises money for hospital that saved her life
After winning the world championship for Irish dancing, Megan Stuart, 20, is forgoing a party and is instead raising money for the hospital that saved …
Water safety tips from experts for families and caregivers as drowning deaths increase
As summer officially begins and people hit the beaches and pools, several swim and water officials shared some smart water safety measures to prevent tragic …
Doctors Test the Limits of What Obesity Drugs Can Fix
‘Obesity first’ doctors say they start with one pill, to treat obesity, and often find other chronic diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis, simply vanish‘Obesity first’ doctors …
Alzheimer’s blood test achieves faster diagnoses, high accuracy at Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic has announced a new, non-invasive blood test that detects a protein in the brain that signals Alzheimer’s. Doctors discuss how it offers a …
Ask a doctor: ‘Why do I keep eating foods that I know are bad for me?’
Many Americans fall into patterns of poor food choices out of convenience or comfort. Two doctors reveal what’s driving this unhealthy behavior and how to …
How Long Does Rice Last in the Fridge? And Other Rice Questions, Answered
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Surgeon General Calls for Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms
Dr. Vivek Murthy said he would urge Congress to require a warning that social media use can harm teenagers’ mental health.Dr. Vivek Murthy said he …
Bird Flu Is Infecting Cats (and the Occasional Dog). Here’s What to Know.
A few “reasonable precautions” can help people keep their pets safe from the H5N1 virus, experts say.A few “reasonable precautions” can help people keep their …
A Bird-Flu Pandemic in People? Here’s What It Might Look Like.
There is no guarantee that a person-to-person virus would be benign, scientists say, and vaccines and treatments at hand may not be sufficient.There is no …